Tag: Holiday

Great Value in South America

October 8, 2013
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Antarctica, Argentina, News

This week at Latin Routes, we’ll be focusing on the best value hotels, tours and experiences that South America and Antarctica have to offer – whether you’re on a tight budget or just trying to fit as many things into your holiday as possible, Latin Routes’ tailormade holidays can help you find the ideal solution. Our first value hotel is the Alto Andito Urban Lodge, located in the beautiful port town of Ushuaia. Featuring a spectacular 360 degree panoramic breakfast room which affords you unrivalled views of the coast and the city itself, this hotel starts from just £138 a night. This is fantastic value considering it is one of the most luxurious 4* hotels in the area – certainly a wise choice if you’re looking to relax in style without breaking the bank. If you happen to be staying in the wonderful, vibrant city of Buenos Aires in Argentina, why not treat yourself…

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Wine Holiday to South America

September 18, 2013
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Argentina, Chile, News

Enotourism (also known as Vinotourism) has grown in popularity over the past few years, with more and more people becoming interested in not just the history behind the wine they drink, but also the process of fermenting, types of grape and differences between vintages. Wineries in South America now offer various levels of accommodation for guests looking to learn more about their vineyards – from simple guest houses to lavish rooms accompanied by a plethora of wine-tasting activities and events. The Vina Matetic in Argentina, for example, is a luxurious guesthouse with stunning views of the Rosario Wine Valley. Along with its own mini lake, flocks of ducks and geese, a swimming pool and miles and miles of vineyard, the Vina Matetic has its own bodega which you can access. Here you can learn all you need to know about wine production, sample some of their famous wines and have…

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Notting Hill Carnival Gives Rio a Run for Its Money

August 27, 2013
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Brazil, News, World Cup 2014

This bank holiday weekend, Notting Hill played host to one of London’s most highly anticipated and exciting events – the famous Notting Hill Carnival. Although drawing its roots from the West Indies, the Carnival is certainly reminiscent of Rio’s country-wide Easter celebrations. The Carnival itself was held over two days – Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday. Sunday was focused more on younger children and families, with a huge array of activities to participate in such as face painting, carnival games and a large procession. The Monday had adults in mind with louder music, an outlandish carnival procession and some well-known artists – such as Ms Dynamite and Disclosure – playing alongside some up-and-coming DJs, such as Breach and Jo Mersa. The sense of carnival spirit was infectious – from middle aged men dancing in the street to young children begging their parents for some Jerk Chicken from the multitude of…

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